Happy Birthday to my love, my light, and my why @smallaxe_design !! ❤️❤️Your genuine stoke on life is contagious!! You truly lift everyone up around you. Thank you for loving me and inspiring me to always be the best version of myself. Thank you for nonstop pushing to build our dream, and thank you for making me laugh every single day. There is not a day that goes by that I am not incredibly grateful to have you by my side. Here’s to another trip around the sun. I cannot wait to see what is in store for you. Love you forever Marshall Young❤️❤️❤️

“”If waves are the practice of water, and thoughts the practice of mind, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all learned to surf?””” @jaimalyogis —Saltwater Buddha — .
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Illustration inspired by @lolamignot thank you for constantly inspiring me in and out of the water 🙏💙🌊
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#saltwaterbuddha #illustration #surfart #surfillustration #doodle #sketchoftheday #myseealife #surfergirl #slideladyslide #lineart #pigmamicron #sakuraofamerica #surferscollective #njsurfcollective #kristinayoungart #peaceofwoodocnj

So incredibly stoked and honored to debut my apparel and art line @assateagueislandsurfshop!!! Including some new spring ‘19 designs that will be available exclusively in the shop!! You don’t want to miss this special event on Thursday, March 28th from 4-7pm. I will be hosting an art pop-up including a few giveaways, complimentary wine tasting from Pipe Creek Wines, and endless good vibes!! Assateague Island holds such special place in my heart and I’m so excited to share my art with all of you!! 🙏🐎🌊💙
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#assateagueislandsurfshop #assateagueisland #oceancity #md #oceancitymaryland #surfart #supportlocalart #artpopup #babesinbusiness #girlsnightout #shopsmall #meettheartist #pipecreekwines #kristinayoungart #peaceofwoodocnj

Grateful for these past few days 💙🌊🙏

Don’t let your dreams be dreams!!! So stoked and grateful to share Kristina Young Designs apparel and art with @assateagueislandsurfshop !!! Stay tuned for launch party dates and art pop-ups coming soon!!! Thank you to Nancy and the entire team @assateagueislandsurfshop you guys truly created such a special space!! Honored to be a part of it!! 🙏💛✨🐎 .
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#assateagueisland #assateagueislandsurfshop #kristinayoungdesigns #apparel #kristinayoungart #surfshop #surf #surfergirl #supportlocalart #surfillustration #peaceofwoodocnj

A day late but everyday is #internationalwomensday thanks to my amazing tribe!!! Grateful for all the amazing women in my life thank you for supporting, loving, encouraging, and just being the badass women you are ❤️👊😘🙏
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#grateful #mytribe #babesinbusiness #womensupportingwomen #empoweringwomen #love #family

#tbt slinging art roadside 5 years ago!!! Where @peaceofwoodocnj all started ❤️❤️Can’t think of a moment where @smallaxe_design didn’t encourage and support me. I’m in awe of you and your passion and stoke for life. Grateful for you every single day. My love and my why❤️❤️

“””Pallets and Dreams”””
.Roadside selling art, blaring reggae, and building pallet furniture is where it all started!!!! .
Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams Series 5 of 5 .
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Belief is important, I’ll say that again...belief is important!!! On the side of the road 5 years ago we could not clearly see a shop on Ocean City,NJ and when @smallaxe_design first brought up the idea I thought he was crazyyyyy. But we both believed, and started building a vision together. Belief is the most important thing because when things get hard, and they do with anything new, great, or positive you’re trying to accomplish, your belief and your vision will be the things that pull you through. We still have a longgggg way to go, but we definitely are here to tell you don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams!!!!!! .
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This one is dedicated to all the OG’s that came to support us on the side of the road (even when you thought we were crazy😂😂) .
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#palletsandsreams #roadsideartsale #brigantine #nj #whereitallstarted #dontletyourdreamsbedreams #entrepreneur #belief #sketchoftheday #doodle #lineart #pigmamicron #sakuraofamerica #ocnj #peaceofwoodocnj #kristinayoungart

“”Be Where You Are””
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams Series 4 of 5 .
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Yoga came into my life around the same time I started painting and learning how to surf. It’s crazy how all of these things came into my life at such a transitional time and lead me to one amazing path all centered around the ocean. My yoga practice has taught me so many things about myself, some ugly truths, many things I needed to let go, and made room for some much needed self-love. I battled for so long with confidence and body image issues, yoga really taught me to honor my body and all of its capabilities. It taught me to stop, breathe, and be present. It has helped me embrace all the darkness and honor the light. Im forever a work in progress, but I’m so grateful for the journey and all those who have shared their practice with me along the way. 🙏✨💙
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#beherenow #presentmoment #yoga #breathe #om #namaste #buddha #dontletyourdreamsbedreams #doodle #sketchoftheday #lineart #pigmamicron #sakuraofamerica #peaceofwoodocnj #kristinayoungart

“””This Ain’t No FUNKY REGGAE PARTY!! “””
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams Series 3 of 5 .
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Anyone who knows @smallaxe_design and I, knows we loveeee music. It’s been a huge part of our relationship since we met. Music has gotten me through hard times, inspired me, and brings me back to some of my fondest memories. .
When we started coming up with a vision for the shop, music was always an integral part of it. We wanted to have a space to share our love of music with everyone, all ages. It truly is a dream come true any night we are JAMMIN @peaceofwoodocnj and sharing those good vibes!!.” Music brings people together and we are blessed to have witnessed that time and again at the shop. This sketch is dedicated to anyone who has joined in a jam session with us!!!! Many more to come!!! 🎸🥁❤️💛💚
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#thisaintnofunkyreggaeparty #5dollarsatthedoor #reggae #music #onelove #sublime #bobmarley #musicishealing #jamsession #acoustic #livemusic #sketch #doodle #vanlife #pigmamicron #sakuraofamerica #kristinayoungart

“””Surf More, Complain Less””” .
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams Series 2 of 5 .
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Ever since @smallaxe_design pushed me to overcome a huge fear of the ocean, I have fallen completely in love with her. She inspired my journey as an artist and I’m in awe of her power and her beauty daily. Sometimes I wish I started my surfing journey earlier in life, but to be honest, at this stage in my life, I know every moment out there is a gift. I can be in the moment and have absolutely nothing to prove. I’m grateful to be in her presence and it’s such a blessing to share these moments with some of my favorite humans. Thankful for everyone who has shared the stoke in and out of the water and supported my surfing journey 🙏💙✨
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#surf #surfart #surfmore #ladyslider #surferscollective #njsurfcollective #doodle #sketchoftheday #sakuraofamerica #pigmamicron #dontletyourdreamsbedreams #kristinayoungart

‘Let’s Taco ‘Bout Dreams’
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“””Don’t let your Dreams be Dreams””” series 1 of 5
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You know @smallaxe_design and I do everything we can to make our daily dream of tacos become a reality!!! Thank you to all our favorite spots that take tacos as seriously as we do 🙏 🌮 🌮

Special thanks to Magdalena Studios for all the amazing photos that truly capture what 'The Art of Peace' is all about